Railroad Notes and Personals.

Through freight rates from Eastern seaboard points to points west of Chicago are in a very precarious condition. They are being cut in several directions. It is alleged that no sooner did the Soo Line restore grain and flour rates east-bound than it began cutting commodity rates west-bound. All merchandise sent over that route is now being carried at least 5 cents per 100 pounds below the tariff rates. View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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